for HIV. Using nationally representative data from 13 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, this paper confirms that formerly …The literature shows that divorced, separated, and widowed individuals in Africa are at significantly increased risk … married individuals are at significantly higher risk for HIV. The study goes further by examining individuals who have …

This paper studies the effect of subjective beliefs about HIV infection on fertility decisions in a context of high HIV … prevalence and simulates the impact of different policy interventions, such as HIV testing programs and prevention of mother … decisions. Expectations about the life horizon and child survival depend on women's perceived exposure to HIV infection, which …